According to Booking.com, a leading online travel agency, there has been a noticeable change in the top international travel spots for Australians.

Traditional favorites like Fiji and Bali in Indonesia have dropped out of the top 10 most-searched international flights. Instead, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) has emerged as the leading destination for Australian travelers!

Kuala Lumpur has become the top international destination for Australian travelers

In fact, the number of Australians searching for international flights to Kuala Lumpur has surged threefold compared to last year, solidifying its position as the top destination.

The rise in popularity of Kuala Lumpur among Australian travelers is also boosted by the introduction of new direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.

Additionally, traveling to Kuala Lumpur has become more convenient for Australians with AirAsia’s announcement of new flights to Darwin starting in June 2025.

In the meantime, Christchurch, New Zealand—only a 3-hour flight from Sydney—claims the second spot on the list. The top five destinations also include Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam at number three, Mumbai in India at number four, and Guangzhou in China at number five.

Here’s a look at the most sought-after global travel destinations for Australians in 2025, based on Booking.com data:

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Christchurch, New Zealand
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Mumbai, India
Guangzhou, China
Seoul, South Korea
Los Angeles, USA
Marrakesh, Morocco
Dubai, UAE
Edinburgh, Scotland

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